JRC2010
05-02-2006, 08:39 PM
Well, after reading posts on hypermiling, I finally gave it a try in my car. With my previous tank only producing 28.2 MPG :thumbsdow , I started hypermiling immediately. With a half-tank of gas, I was able to raise my mileage up to 30.4 MPG. :nuts:
:headbash: Previous tank:
398.8 miles, 14.1 gallons = 28.2 MPG
:dude: Last tank:
401.2 miles, 13.2 gallons = 30.4 MPG
Right now, I am ecstatic about the increase. I suggest this to anyone :yes: , and it is even kind of a fun challenge. I guess, I am just venting my happiness. :banana: :banana: :banana:
RTexasF
05-03-2006, 07:53 AM
Hypermiling is a method of driving for extended miles per gallon.
JRC2010
05-03-2006, 08:05 AM
Is that in the city?
That last tank was 70% HWY and 30% city.
Conundrum
05-03-2006, 08:43 AM
I'd never heard of Hypermiling before so I had to google it...sounds interesting...but I don't really agree with a few people who stated that to properly hypermile you should travel 10-20mph below the posted speed limit.
In almost all cases were I would have been in an "at fault" accident have involved cars travelling on the 401 (freeway) at 100km/h or slower (when the general flow is around 120km/h if not faster).
I know from when breaking in my Accord...I found it really hard to do around 90km/h (I guess thats what...50mph?) even in the right most lane as it flowed at around 100km/h.
avexnsx
05-03-2006, 11:40 AM
lol.. it's not hard when u drive in rush hour everyday! =)
the best I got was close to 28 mpg, let's hope after an ATF and oil change coming monday would get me something better!
JRC2010
05-03-2006, 02:44 PM
I'd never heard of Hypermiling before so I had to google it...sounds interesting...but I don't really agree with a few people who stated that to properly hypermile you should travel 10-20mph below the posted speed limit.
Conundrum,
It is a very interesting subject that seems to work :yes: . However, I do not follow the 10-20 MPH difference in speed limit. I just stick around 65-70 MPH and it seems to work fine. Now that I have a full tank of gas, I wonder if I will be able to improve my gas mileage even more. :thmsup:
stiller fan
05-03-2006, 02:53 PM
xcel seems to be the hypermiling guru around here....
f you PM him, you can get alot of tips and how-to's on the subject...... not sure how often he visits these days tho...... :dunno:
Fredsvt
05-03-2006, 06:16 PM
So, there's a name for it.
I used to call it driving in "economy mode".
I guess I must have a broken Gen7 6 speed. Last tank 30.5mpg. The warmer weather has helped tremendously.
Doing my usual commute, 20 miles each way, at a normal avg of 62.5 mph. Always exceed 80+ mph for several miles each day, with 3 instances of merging at or near wot in first three gears at one merge. Then at the other two, in 4th and 5th, then to 6th at 75 to 80.
samsonskeg
05-03-2006, 06:18 PM
Ive been getting 40-45mpg on my 4cyl
JRC2010
05-03-2006, 07:29 PM
Ive been getting 40-45mpg on my 4cyl
:notworthy I envy those stats.... :notworthy
samsonskeg
05-03-2006, 07:51 PM
:notworthy I envy those stats.... :notworthy
yeah, but i cheat.. i use this 4cyl
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/samsonskeg/42606ride014.jpg
JRC2010
05-03-2006, 08:10 PM
yeah, but i cheat.. i use this 4cyl
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/samsonskeg/42606ride014.jpg
Ahhh!.... I see :yes: ....But, I still envy those stats and now, a bike :notworthy